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GL-Carlink Technology HoldingHKSE:02531 +4.70%20 Gross Margin % is 73.32% as of Dec. 2025, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 44.91. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02531 with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,310 Vehicles & Parts companies, GL-Carlink Technology Holding ranks better than 98.85% on this metric.
HKSE:02531's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.85% of 1310
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.905
vs HKSE:02531: 71.64
GL-Carlink Technology Holding had a gross margin of 73.32% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
GL-Carlink Technology Holding had a gross margin of 73.32% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
GL-Carlink Technology Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms
GL-Carlink Technology Holding Gross Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HKSE:02531 vs ORLY, AZO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, GL-Carlink Technology Holding's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
GL-Carlink Technology Holding Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, GL-Carlink Technology Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GL-Carlink Technology Holding's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
GL-Carlink Technology Holding (HKSE:02531) has a Gross Margin % of 73.32% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on GL-Carlink Technology Holding and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 44.91. Over the past decade, GL-Carlink Technology Holding's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.97 to 71.64. According to the industry distribution chart, GL-Carlink Technology Holding ranks #15 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is GL-Carlink Technology Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
GL-Carlink Technology Holding's current Gross Margin % of 73.32% is 63% above median its 10-year median of 44.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.97 to a high of 71.64. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.91. GL-Carlink Technology Holding's value of 73.32% is 268.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GL-Carlink Technology Holding ranks #15 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GL-Carlink Technology Holding has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GL-Carlink Technology Holding's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, GL-Carlink Technology Holding ranks #15 out of 1310 companies for Gross Margin %. This places GL-Carlink Technology Holding in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.91. GL-Carlink Technology Holding's value of 73.32% is 268.3% above this benchmark. Historically, GL-Carlink Technology Holding's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.97 to 71.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.91 vs. the industry median of 19.91, GL-Carlink Technology Holding has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.91, based on 1,310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GL-Carlink Technology Holding's current Gross Margin % of 73.32% is 268.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on GL-Carlink Technology Holding and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GL-Carlink Technology Holding's current Gross Margin % is 73.32%, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 44.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GL-Carlink Technology Holding stock overvalued right now?
GL-Carlink Technology Holding (HKSE:02531) has a current Gross Margin % of 73.32%. The current Gross Margin % is 73.32%, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 44.91 and 268.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.91. GL-Carlink Technology Holding's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GL-Carlink Technology Holding (HKSE:02531), the current Gross Margin % is 73.32% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
GL-Carlink Technology Holding Ltd is an in-vehicle hardware and SaaS marketing and management service provider for players within the automotive aftermarket industry in China. The Group focuses on sales of in-vehicle hardware products and provision of SaaS marketing and management services, including SaaS subscription services and SaaS value-added services to industry participants along the industry value chain. The Group generates maximum revenue from SaaS value-added services. The Group's revenue is derived from the PRC.
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